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Business of Dáil (10 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: All those points can be made next week.

Business of Dáil (10 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I have stated the position. A motion of no confidence does not automatically take precedence over the business ordered last week. The order of last Thursday sets down the business for this week and as it stands, no other business can be taken. We will move on to other business.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I call on the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Barry Andrews, to make his statement.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: We agreed the Order of Business last Thursday. The arrangements for today were agreed by the House last Thursday and we are proceeding on that basis.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: With all due respect-----

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: There is no provision for that today.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I know that.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I have allowed the Deputy some latitude.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: We must move on according to the arrangements agreed last Thursday.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: Some co-operation with the Chair would not go amiss.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: We need to move on with today's business.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to deal with two points the Deputy has raised.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: The Deputy is holding up the statements.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: The Chair does not have any discretion, the Government proposes and the House disposes. On the second point, Deputy Durkan was not suspended from the House last week, he was asked to leave the House and he graciously acceded.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I have ruled on the matter and if Deputy Kenny, or any other Member of the House wishes to challenge that ruling, he must do so by way of a substantive motion on the floor of the House. There is no other way.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: We considered the correspondence from the Labour Party Whip, Deputy Emmet Stagg, and the reply was clear and cogent. It was not open to misinterpretation. It sets out the position and the basis for our decision on this matter. We do not have provision for Question Time of any kind today.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: If Deputy Gilmore wishes to test the water on that matter, he will have to submit a substantive motion, which he is entitled to do. I call Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I disagree.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: There is no provision to venture into these areas at this point in time.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Séamus Kirk: I seek the Deputy's co-operation with the Chair. Let us move on to the business as agreed last week.